TIME FOR A REALITY CHECK CHURCH:
WHERE ARE WE?
We are on a planet largely controlled by powerful men who consider themselves God. We in the United States, are located within western society as it continues to abandon the principles of The Christian Faith. We in America, are in a nation often governed by crooked and perverse men, and we are surrounded by a confused generation.
WHEN ARE WE?
We are in a time that bitter is called sweet, and evil is called good. We are in a period of great deception, and are initially concerned with covering our sin rather than repenting of our sin. The mad is deemed reasonable. The criminal is protected and the victim is punished. We are occupying during the upside-down, and we may truly be nearing the end of the church age.
HOW ARE WE?
Following the traumatic events of two world wars, our corporate society began the primary pursuit of personal peace and affluence. Separating ourselves from the principles found in God’s Word, we spiraled into a sexual revolution and we witnessed the demoralization and eventual break down of the family. The generation of free-love and casual sex was followed by a homosexual revolution. We are in the midst of a transgender revolution. Our traumatized society may result in a collective reprobate mind. Our earthly leaders appear to be considering a third world war.
WHO ARE WE?
We are the redeemed. We are the saved. We are bought at great price. We are Saints. We are Believers. We are the precious children of THE MOST HIGH GOD; possessions of GOD marked with His permanent seal. We are friends of Jesus Christ. We are the family of GOD. We have the mind of GOD. We are those who can not be separated from the LOVE of GOD. We are the ones who will stand.
WHY ARE WE HERE?
To be the light of the world. To be luminaries and blessings. To enjoy GOD. To be witnesses to TRUTH. To live before a watching world with eternity in our hearts. We are here to share THE GOOD NEWS to the glory of GOD! We are in Christ the HOPE of the world!
WHAT ARE WE TO DO?
- Love: Love GOD with ALL our hearts, our souls, our minds, and our strength. Love ourselves appropriately as GOD loves us; desiring for ourselves what GOD desires for us. Love our neighbors better than we love ourselves; putting their needs ahead of our own.
- Obey: Pray and focus on The Word Of GOD in Our LORD Jesus Christ; and putting one foot in front of the other, do the next thing- as unto The LORD.
This is our high calling and reasonable service. This is our mission. Our orders have not changed. We are to occupy expectantly as we await our LORD’s return.
And since GOD is with us and for us, who can be against us?
Copyright 2023. L.L. Shelton.